02, 07 News, February 9, 04:10, , French Cup 1/8, Paris
Will go to the away game to meet Marseille.
Before the game, Paris coach Galtier attended the team’s press conference, where he answered questions from reporters.
About the current mentality of the team
“Even though we are Paris Saint-Germain, we have to know how to win against the odds. Everyone is back to their best physically and technically. It’s a knockout game and the players know that. Unfortunately,
Our fans can’t come into the stadium to cheer us on, but I hope we get the job done for them and win games.”
About Marseille
“I completely ignored the fact that I was born and played in Marseille. I made sure to ignore all the messages on my phone to stay very focused on the game. This quarter-final is not like any other game and we need to get right about it
adequate preparation.”
About the team’s injuries
“Sanchez is injured and he cannot play against Marseille. The same is true for Mukil, but his condition is improving. The good news is that Kimpembe has resumed joint training and is coming back soon. In addition, Mukil
Bappé will also miss Marseille.”
Is this the most exciting month of your career?
“Yes, we can think of it that way. Yes, it’s been a very exciting month. I’ve had very important games at the club, but that’s the schedule. At PSG, from the moment you sign the contract
, you’re under pressure. It’s been a very big month, there’s a lot expected of us, but my season started a long time ago.”
About the atmosphere of the team
“We have a lot of players who have experienced this kind of game, whether it is a classic game or other big games in other leagues. We have to be ourselves, improve our game level, perform very well on a technical level, Marseille is a team.
Very good team, they are a big threat. It is our duty to keep the ball at our feet as much as possible to benefit from space.”
About Managing Emotions
“It’s very important but it also comes with experience, we’ve all played similar games. I always tell them it’s an 11-a-side game. We start with 11 and we have to finish with 11 too.
The game. You have to have a level head. To keep it clear, everyone has to play to their ability.”
On the impact of Keylor Navas’ departure on Donnarumma
“Donnarumma doesn’t need Navas to leave the team to create more space. The situation is clear. Navas has performed his duties and is very focused in the past six months, but obviously he does not accept this situation. Navas and
Donnarumma’s behavior has always been exemplary, they get along and Donnarumma is always happy in the dressing room and on the pitch.”
On Zaire Emery’s performance
“He’s a young boy, at his age, he has a mature mentality. After the game against Reims, it seemed important to me that he found himself in the game quickly. He’s a
Very attentive player, very observant. His personality makes him like to take the initiative. Against Montpellier he will try to pass, shoot and score. He is very, very close to the level of midfielders we have. Hope he
Can have better progress and performance.”
About Neymar
“He’s been working on his ankle every day. After the game against Reims, he had a bit of an injury situation, and he started the game with some discomfort in the adductor muscles. So in the next two games, we had a big problem with
He has a precautionary measure. Now that he’s there, he feels really good.”
About Bishabu’s possible debut
“Bishab is a guy with great potential, a very clear mind, a very visionary guy, and he is also very close to the level of our defenders. He may start against Marseille.”